Distomite
Translation of "distomite" into Russian
distomite
NounUK
/ˈdɪstəmaɪt/
US
/ˈdɪstəmaɪt/
distomite
distomites pl
Diatomite is often used as a filtration aid.
Диатомит часто используется в качестве вспомогательного средства для фильтрации.
Definitions
distomite
NounUK
/ˈdɪstəmaɪt/
US
/ˈdɪstəmaɪt/
A friable, light-coloured sedimentary rock composed chiefly of the siliceous fossilized remains of diatoms; diatomite.
The drilling core was capped by a thick layer of distomite.
A commercial product made from diatomite rock, used as a filtration aid, absorbent, or filler.
Distomite is widely employed in industrial filters for brewing beer.
distomite
AdjectiveUK
/ˈdɪstəmaɪt/
US
/ˈdɪstəmaɪt/
Consisting of or containing distomite (diatomite).
The distomite layer provided an excellent filtration medium.